Episode 44 - "Veggiesaur"

[taozoo4u]

Some found footage on Cloverfield. Is the Star Trek prequel preview promising? The new Turok demo's a dinosaur. Bionic Commando in 2 dimensions. Plus, the boys review The Boys.

[gummo]

Already downloaded.

Good to go.

[royterp]

Perfect opening. The pool in the background was dead on!

[taozoo4u]

bring back spoiler cam, i want to hear more views on the actual movie im actually really interested in your full on take of the beginning middle and end of the movie, how the monster was, looked and acted. please:)

especially the night vision scene and also the ending(Hud ending, Rob & Beth ending, and 2nd Rob and Beth Ending)

[jae]

although it wasn't a comedy (intentionally) Gordy Hoffman (lesser known brother oh Phillip Seymour) wrote and directed an indie flick about a bachelorette party gone horribly awry called A Coat of Snow (http://imdb.com/title/tt0383274/).

Christ was that movie terrible. I had the "opportunity" to see it at our local film fest here in rochester.

I don't think that counts, but there it is just the same.

[diane]

Loved the Comics opening, so cute. I just ordered Wizzywig, can't wait.
And I totally agree with Alex, I want the nail file thing that you just have to touch your nail and it paints it a new color. Fifth Element was the first Sci-Fi movie the kid ever got to watch. I don't think we go a quarter without watching it.

[yodaizmyhomie]

'Chalk another one up... great show... couple things:

I think the Cloverfield background for this week was very nicely done. Plus, the new comics opening was good and Steve out did himself this week.

In the movie section, I'm on Jeff's side with Cloverfield. It was so intense and I really hope next week that you all are able to talk about it more (spoilers included), since it's been out for two weeks by then. I do think this movie is very interesting in relation to 9/11, and because of that, it works on more than one level. I was really surprised that Dan liked it the least.

Finally, I'm glad to see that Jeff kept his promise about LOST season 3 to the couple of us. As of right now, I'm adding Season 1 Disc 1 of the Shield on my netflix queue.

Again, really fun show this week.

[chepito]

Did anyone else catch the quick little easter eggs in the background, that I'm assuming is alluding to the live TRS show?

[cashoutcurse]

Yes Primer is one of my favorite movies ever also. To think how he made it for only $7,000 is almost unfathomable. What's interesting is how in Cloverfield's case $25M is considered low-budget. But those are two very different movies that I enjoyed in different ways.

[yodaguy5]

I never saw Thundaar but when Alex mentioned the gelatinous guys I thought he meant Herculoids at first.

[stranger_danger]

I'm really looking forward to the remake of Bionic Commando. I think the co-op will add a lot to an already fun game. Like Jeff said, Capcom has been great about their classic updates. Mega Man Powered Up and Ultimate Ghosts and Goblins were great, as I'm sure Street Fighter 2 HD will be.

However, Capcom didn't make Double Dragon, and I'm sure you guys know that Konami made Contra. It was probably just a slip up, but these are such classic games that I was surprised the mistake was made. To me, it's almost like someone saying Nintendo released Sonic, and not realizing their mistake. Hate to bust your balls over something so trivial, but I wanted to give credit where it was due.

[stranger_danger]

I just watched the clip again, and noticed that Jeff did catch the Contra mistake. Sorry. Didn't catch the Double Dragon one though, so there! (I swear I hit the edit button on my last post)

[eponymous_bosch]

I feel like Alex was spot on with his analysis of The Boys. I think maybe Jeff and Dan brought a bit too much Preacher baggage with them. I dig the Preacher, but c'mon.

Maybe next comic segment they could do something of Warren Ellis's--Transmet maybe? :)

Cheers,

Simon

[serenity]

I know this isn't the place for this (as I haven't even watched the episode yet - about to now!) but there are freaking 959 people viewing TRS forums at the moment.


Whooooooo!

[vash]

THANK YOU ALEX!

I was in the middle of writing my review for my college newspaper about Cloverfield and was completely thinking about how it might spawn crappy knock offs with handy cams. I'm glad someone pointed that out. Definitely loved it.

[ryan79]

I agreed with damn near everything Jeff said about Cloverfield. We were eye to eye, man. Then when he mentioned 'Marvels' (such a great reference), my solidly hetero-man-crush was complete.

I was kind of shocked at Dan's LOVE of Preacher. Hey, I loved it and all, but...wow. And when Preacher is reissued again with new covers and all, I really hope one of the blurbs says "Better Than The Bible-Alex Albrecht".

And good call on Dan mentioning Robot Jox. That movie was AWESOME!

[tomremixed]

Man I want to see Cloverfeild but all my friends/family that would go see the movie say they have motion sickness.

[lrsk]

Great episode guys. That was quite the speech from Dan about Preacher. I may have to go check it out now. Can't wait to see Cloverfield.

[beautiful-nightmare]

Good show guys.

I'm still not too sure if I should see Cloverfield or not. When I first saw the preview, I was pretty excited about it, but after all the hype and everything I'm really not that interested anymore. The only reason I want to see it now is so I can see the monster thing.. though I could also go to google and find it in about .0002 seconds. What did everyone else think of it? Hmm.. I think there was a thread on it.. I should probably go read that before someone posts the link for me, huh? :p

[cobrakai]

I'm curious, and I have a question for Dan and Jeff. You guys say you love Preacher a lot (I do too), but do you love it as much as Watchmen?

[trsjeff]

I'm curious, and I have a question for Dan and Jeff. You guys say you love Preacher a lot (I do too), but do you love it as much as Watchmen?

Well, I know Dan thinks it is leaps and bounds better than Watchmen, but for me I think Watchmen is a more accomplished work - deeper, smarter, more thought-provoking, and more complex. In terms of pure story, though, I agree with Dan that Preacher is the best the comics world has to offer.

-Jeff

[serenity]

Great episode as usual. :D


I wanted to see Cloverfield but I get so motion sick and besides that I knew I would probably feel just like Dan did about the film.
Dan, I love your hair longer it looks really sexseh.
You look different as well Jeff but I can't figure out why - looks good though.
The extra strong center light on everyone was a little bright for my eyes. Is that a change or was that just a weird light?
Glad Jeff is watching Lost season 3.

Jeff! I want Robotech too! Whoo!!

Cute Steve, with Thundarr the Barbarian and the pink suit, lol. <3

[jokerthief]

What movie was the opening from? It's killing me because I know I've seen it but just can't remember.

[yssman]

w00t! I've been eagerly waiting this episode, and you guys delivered. In all honesty, I've heard a lot of really bad stuff about Cloverfield, and I decided it would be best to wait to hear what you guys said before I spent my $6 (hooray student discounts!). I'll go and see it this weekend, I now feel out of the loop...

As for Turok, I agree. Thing is, I haven't played the demo. I don't want to. It looks horrible, and never being a fan of the Turok series, I don't see why I'd even want to play it in the first place...

Looking forward to next week men, until then, keep up the good work!

===

PS: When, oh when, will you guys get around to chatting about the world's greatest show (ie, Top Gear)?

[diane]

Dan, I love your hair longer it looks really sexseh.
You look different as well Jeff but I can't figure out why - looks good though.


Why were you not on the chat? I was commenting on these things and being the only gal, none of the guys seemed to notice.

[darthender]

I'm with you guys on the Bionic Commandos. This is the first I heard of the 2d one and I'm looking forward to it way more.

I can't wait to see Hitler's head explode in High def!

[serenity]

Why were you not on the chat? I was commenting on these things and being the only gal, none of the guys seemed to notice.

Haha, sorry Diane!
Yeah, my boyfriend just shrugged when I mentioned it.

[cooljammer00]

it's still weird to see Jeff's face as "someone else" on a giant IPhone in an Apple Store.

[brettville]

Hey Jeff or Dan or who ever's around to satisfy my curiosity,

Why do you guys try to keep it under an hour? Is it a bandwidth or a licensing thing? It seems like you guys got a lot of crap for the super short show when you got back from vacation and now people are chattering about what else you might have had to say about Cloverfield. Sounds like people want more rad.

Granted I probably imbibe TRS a little differently than most but I wouldn't mind if you just talked until you were done with the subject. No need to cut things short.

Regardless, awesome job as usual, Team Awesome. :D

[k-biscuit]

Great episode, had a good time watching it. It wasn't a huge deal, or anything, but did anybody notice that the lighting seemed a bit bright? Faces seemed a little washed out at times. I don't mean for this to be a complaint or anything, just something to look at? Anybody see that?

Really psyched for Wizzywig, and I wasn't going to see Cloverfield (though I was considering just to see a certain trailer...), but I think the guys convinced me. I wish I had more time to explore all the guys' suggestions.

[dagosn]

Totally Rad, as always.

Steve, your work toward the end with Thundarr, HI - larious. As usual, all around great job.


PS. Grats to Alex for co hosting AOTS tonight as a last minute sub. Boo Comcast but hurray for more TRS and Diggnation plugs.

[mltvcocktail]

I'm surprised none of the guys wanted to live in the funnest future of all, Futurama. Sign me up for the Planet Express delivery crew.

[cooljammer00]

the person who was Hud, T.J. Miller, actually WAS taught to direct in this movie. He shared directing duties with JJ. JJ would just dress like Hud when he shot "his" scenes.

just clearing it up.

[royterp]

I know this isn't the place for this (as I haven't even watched the episode yet - about to now!) but there are freaking 959 people viewing TRS forums at the moment.


Whooooooo!

1218 when I just logged on... Remember the olden days where it struggled to match the count of canceled shows' forums, even on episode launch day? This has *got* to be good news for the guys.

I loved the Comics opening, but unfortunately Dan didn't have his "name backwards and pluralized" power...

[s1lentslayer]

What was the opening from? I didn't recognize it at all.

[jokerthief]

What was the opening from? I didn't recognize it at all.

This has been bugging me to no end. I know that I've seen it before but I just can't put my finger on it.

[joymarie]

Jeff, I'm so glad you're giving Lost season 3 a chance! I can't wait to hear what you think about it. (Although I will forever hate you if you trash it ;) )

Dan, after hearing you gush about Preacher I couldn't resist running to amazon to order it :D

Great show guys!

[dannyt]

I'm curious, and I have a question for Dan and Jeff. You guys say you love Preacher a lot (I do too), but do you love it as much as Watchmen?

...WAY more!

[serenity]

1218 when I just logged on... Remember the olden days where it struggled to match the count of canceled shows' forums, even on episode launch day? This has *got* to be good news for the guys.

I loved the Comics opening, but unfortunately Dan didn't have his "name backwards and pluralized" power...

I know! I've been keeping an eye on it for a while now and I remember being so happy when TRS was anywhere near the top 1 or 2 show's viewing numbers (usually in the 600's or so) and now we blow everyone out of the water! I'm not sure if Revision 3 encourages that kind of competition but what the hell, I don't work for them. :P

[mltvcocktail]

SPOILER WARNING!





What was the opening from? I didn't recognize it at all.

two words, just two words: The Graduate

[dannyt]

the person who was Hud, T.J. Miller, actually WAS taught to direct in this movie. He shared directing duties with JJ. JJ would just dress like Hud when he shot "his" scenes.

just clearing it up.

JJ didn't even direct this movie...

[cooljammer00]

JJ didn't even direct this movie...

my bad, matt reeves. you know who I meant.

[digitalfirefly]

I just watched Primer. I liked it. I think I need to watch it again though. I was find until the last 20 minutes and I got a little confused.

[dark_shroud]

SPOILER - DON'T READ




A big thanks to who ever added the "The Graduate" for the intro on Wikipedia. I was still waiting to see the episode since Comcast download speeds suck here in the Midwest.

[-mog]

I just ordered Volume 1 of Preacher after hearing Dan's review. Can't wait!:D

[gm_wil]

Dukes of Hazzard and Thundarr the Barbarian...awesome...references that hit close to home...

When Dan brought up Robot Jox after Jeff's love of robotech...jeff just quietly said "Don't" like he was thinking "Don't shit on my dream dude." I laughed my ass off at that and had to rewind it a couple times...such a deadpan "don't" as if he was warning a drunk Dan not to hit on his sister or something...definately a "I love ya Dan, but yer about to cross the line into shut the F up ville, population YOU!"...god damn that was funny...

...and the bloopers, as always, are priceless. See Dan, yer not the only one who needs a few takes...lol

-

[booey]

yeah i don't wanna seem like a hater or anything but WOW. completely shocked about the Cloverfield review. Personally i thought the movie was horrible, and not really well done. I wasn't convinced by any of the characters except Hud the guy holding the camera. Maybe im just a scrooge, but to me it was a lame youtube video with special effects. I might have just had a different experience because everyone in the theater wanted it to be over. Oh well.... am I the only one?

[brettville]

I had a similar experience to Jeff, maybe not quite to the same degree. But I spend a lot of time with my camera and the first twenty minutes I kept thinking. "Bullshit they got an hour and a half of HD footage on an SD card." and "How the hell is their sound THAT much better than mine?!"

But at some point I forgot about all that and got sucked in.

I dug it.

[filmcub]

Hey Jeff or Dan or who ever's around to satisfy my curiosity,

Why do you guys try to keep it under an hour? Is it a bandwidth or a licensing thing? It seems like you guys got a lot of crap for the super short show when you got back from vacation and now people are chattering about what else you might have had to say about Cloverfield. Sounds like people want more rad.

Granted I probably imbibe TRS a little differently than most but I wouldn't mind if you just talked until you were done with the subject. No need to cut things short.

Regardless, awesome job as usual, Team Awesome. :D

Are you trying to kill me Brett? ;)

[jordanm85]

Glad to hear Alex is finally going to read Preacher. I can't wait to hear his review of it, it seems like the type of book he would love. And you guys need to get him to read Transmetropolitan next.

[beta7]

dude the comments from here showup on the totally rad show page, what! thats wicked heh although it would be cool if i could reply from there...

[paranoid]

I agreed with damn near everything Jeff said about Cloverfield. We were eye to eye, man. Then when he mentioned 'Marvels' (such a great reference), my solidly hetero-man-crush was complete.

I was kind of shocked at Dan's LOVE of Preacher. Hey, I loved it and all, but...wow. And when Preacher is reissued again with new covers and all, I really hope one of the blurbs says "Better Than The Bible-Alex Albrecht".

And good call on Dan mentioning Robot Jox. That movie was AWESOME!

i dont know if it's just me, but i really want them to review Robot Jox, cause it is also one of my fav movies of all time.

[juniorjj]

I just ordered Volume 1 of Preacher after hearing Dan's review. Can't wait!:D

Vol 1 is good, but vol 2 is when Preacher really gets its hooks into you. After 2 I was stopping by the comic shop every day to pick up the next trade.

Order it up too!

[eponymous_bosch]

What movie was the opening from? It's killing me because I know I've seen it but just can't remember.
l
SPOILERS AHEAD - DON`T READ





The Graduate. Jeff was playing the part of Dustin Hoffman.

[eponymous_bosch]

Wish I could edit my posts. aarrgh.

As an addendum, I can't believe Dan didn't throw out Firefly as one of his future universes, being he's such a fan. I know it would be one of mine.

[tnvwboy]

The only reason I want to see it now is so I can see the monster thing...

If that's the only reason...skip it. The monster is cool and all but not the focus of the movie.

[joedubbs]

I really enjoyed the show as well. The intro was killing me because I watched it while I was walking to the bus this morning and was racking my brain to think of what movie it was. Like someone mentioned, as soon as I saw the pool in the shot I knew, they're really very clever and always provide freshness to each episode.

I'm looking at Preacher right now on Rad Recommendations I think I'm going to have to check it out.

Still haven't seen Cloverfield so I'm glad they didn't spoil any of it I definitely hope to see that AND Rambo by next week.

I wonder if the guys will review Burnout for next week.

What were you talking about when you mentioned the hints to a live show. I didn't catch any of it.

[andritchie]

I had a similar experience to Jeff, maybe not quite to the same degree. But I spend a lot of time with my camera and the first twenty minutes I kept thinking. "Bullshit they got an hour and a half of HD footage on an SD card." and "How the hell is their sound THAT much better than mine?!"

But at some point I forgot about all that and got sucked in.

I dug it.

I agree, I kept thinking the same thing throughout the movie.
That and, "when's this camera gonna run out of battery?"

[taozoo4u]

so are we gonna get more about cloverfield as i previously posted i would like to hear more about what you guys thought about the entire movie *hint hint spoiler cam* or one of you could PM me with the groups thoughts i would also like to know Steve's thoughts on the movie

[smoken_joe]

First.. never been a next-gen console geek. Honestly, I've been too poor of a %$%*@! to afford one.

I really have enjoyed my PC and Mac gaming. I had nearly all of the console systems growing up. Nintendo, ORIGINAL 2 ton GameBoy, Sega Genesis.. about 5 other things.

Now I pay for things like house notes :p

Seeing the Bionic Commando re-vamp of the 2D version...


.... makes me want to buy an Xbox 360. After all this time of thinking that I'd never really have a whole lot of use these days.. time-wise and for other reasons. I would buy and Xbox 360 just for this game. (and an Xbox 360 over a PS3 because I don't want to be raped by Sony.. again)

I've now had to change my shorts twice today. Once after hearing about it.. and another after watching the trailer for it.

[buenosdias]

i dont know if it's just me, but i really want them to review Robot Jox, cause it is also one of my fav movies of all time.

I was 13 or so when I first saw Robot Jox and was fucking BLOWN away! I was so totally a big fan of giant robots. Then I saw RJ2 when I was 14 or so and wanted to kill myself. Giant robot future FTW Jeff!

On a side note...wouldn't Cloverfield have been better if a giant Voltron-esque mech came from the skies at the last bridge scene and fought the monster?

[goliath553]

Jeff Cannata... After your numerous (too many times to count) references to 'the greatest show on television' ie the shield, I decided to check it out.

I must say after watching the first 10 episodes of season one, it is excellent. I was shocked at the amount of mature content, this was (or is) a prime time show correct? I'm not complaining it just caught me off guard. I have already 'acquired' season 2 and am anticipating yet another great season. Thank you for the recommendation, and hopefully Dan and Alex will one day be able to appreciate the true entertainment goodness that is the shield.

[masherscf]

In the future, I will delete any posting that identifies the open sequence homage in the first 24-hours of release. After the first 24-hours, a spoiler warning would be polite.

I don't want members to feel they have to avoid the forums before they watch a particular release because they're concerned that other members will spoil the fun of guessing the opening.

[taozoo4u]

In the future, I will delete any posting that identifies the open sequence homage in the first 24-hours of release. After the first 24-hours, a spoiler warning would be polite.

I don't want members to feel they have to avoid the forums before they watch a particular release because they're concerned that other members will spoil the fun of guessing the opening.

ok, so to get this straight we can say "the opening was hilarious" but we can't name the movie that it was from, just to be clear:)

[freznobob]

Hey Jeff, I can understand your apprehension toward the 9/11-esque shots in Cloverfield, but to put it in perspective. Cloverfield is heavily inspired by both the intent and feeling of the original Gojira (Godzilla in Japan w/out Raymond Burr), which was released only 7 years after the US dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan. That film had shots of people dying from radiation poisoning due to Godzilla and was one of the first films made in Japan to really explore the horror of the event. If you haven't seen the original godzilla it really is worth checking out - its right up there with the original king kong as the best monster movie of all time.

Oh I also have to say that this was one of the best questions you've had on the show. I would have to say I think we are heading closer to something like the Ghost in the Shell Universe, but by far star trek TNG era would be pretty bad ass to live in.

[brettville]

Are you trying to kill me Brett? ;)

Aw, man...you know I love that thing you do, buddy! It was just a vague curiosity. Consider it sated.

Nice work this week! Keep up the awesome, Steve!

[trsjeff]

Hey Jeff, I can understand your apprehension toward the 9/11-esque shots in Cloverfield, but to put it in perspective. Cloverfield is heavily inspired by both the intent and feeling of the original Gojira (Godzilla in Japan w/out Raymond Burr), which was released only 7 years after the US dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan. That film had shots of people dying from radiation poisoning due to Godzilla and was one of the first films made in Japan to really explore the horror of the event. If you haven't seen the original godzilla it really is worth checking out - its right up there with the original king kong as the best monster movie of all time.


Very interesting. I hadn't considered that. To me that makes it even more of a gray area - even more disturbing.

-Jeff

[eponymous_bosch]

In the future, I will delete any posting that identifies the open sequence homage in the first 24-hours of release. After the first 24-hours, a spoiler warning would be polite.

I don't want members to feel they have to avoid the forums before they watch a particular release because they're concerned that other members will spoil the fun of guessing the opening.

Apologies Masher. Didn't know. :)

[masherscf]

ok, so to get this straight we can say "the opening was hilarious" but we can't name the movie that it was from, just to be clear:)

No names, that's all.

[jokerthief]

In the future, I will delete any posting that identifies the open sequence homage in the first 24-hours of release. After the first 24-hours, a spoiler warning would be polite.

I don't want members to feel they have to avoid the forums before they watch a particular release because they're concerned that other members will spoil the fun of guessing the opening.

Isn't this a spoiler thread?

[masherscf]

Isn't this a spoiler thread?

Just not the opening.

[jokerthief]

Just not the opening.

Why? How is that any different than talking about one of the guy's opinions on a movie or mentioning a funny blooper? Wouldn't both of those things ruin the episode in the same way as talking about the opening for those who haven't seen the show yet?

[masherscf]

Why? How is that any different than talking about one of the guy's opinions on a movie or mentioning a funny blooper? Wouldn't both of those things ruin the episode in the same way as talking about the opening for those who haven't seen the show yet?

I made a simple request as a moderator. I don't think it's unreasonable.

As a fellow TRS-fan and forum member, I don't think funny banter and commentary points from the Rad-dudes aren't subject to the same spoilage. Knowing what the title of the opening homage beforehand simply ruins the experience. Posting it openly just discourages members from using the forum.

I actually think your point about ruining the entire program by divulging too much detail is a valid point. However, banning all discussion of a given release is a pretty unreasonable step if taken to that extreme.

As I said before, talk about it all you like, just don't name it. It's much easier to ignore it that way.

[lilje17]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865

here is a link to an interview with stallone and he answers the question on how to use the three seashells in demolition man

"OK, this may be bordering on the grotesque, but the way it was explained to me by the writer is you hold two seashells like chopsticks, pull gently and scrape what’s left with the third. You asked for it…. Be careful what you ask for, sorry."

[masherscf]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865

here is a link to an interview with stallone and he answers the question on how to use the three seashells in demolition man

"OK, this may be bordering on the grotesque, but the way it was explained to me by the writer is you hold two seashells like chopsticks, pull gently and scrape what’s left with the third. You asked for it…. Be careful what you ask for, sorry."

I think the Romans used sponges. Why not sponges?

[moneytime]

Even Alex is getting in on the scruff face! lol
are you guys having a private contest? haha!

Superb show as always! :D

[jokerthief]

I actually think your point about ruining the entire program by divulging too much detail is a valid point. However, banning all discussion of a given release is a pretty unreasonable step if taken to that extreme.

Actually, it's not a valid point. This thread is for discussion of the show and any meaningful discussion includes a myriad of spoilers. You can't have much of a discussion of the show without talking about its high points or its special nuances. Different high points and different nuances will spoil the show for different people. You can't sanitize a thread like this to accommodate people who haven't seen the show without restricting meaningful discussion from those who have. Without meaningful discussion, you can't have a very interesting thread.

I know that you are only, for now, restricting naming the opening sequence reference but what good does that really do? One person may have their experience spoiled more by someone talking about one of Steve's clever additions. Another may have their experience spoiled by knowing what one of the guy's opinion of a game is. This is not the thread to be browsing or posting in if you haven't seen the episode and don't want it spoiled. There is no sense in ruining the thread for someone who really wants to talk about the opening sequence in detail to save some who hasn't seen it yet.

If there really is a huge demand to know about what happened in the show without spoilers, then maybe a separate "Episode XX review -- no spoilers" thread should be made. I don't think that these people actually exist in any meaningful amounts but if they do, this is a better way to accommodate them than banning specific discussion of the opening sequence. If someone complained yesterday about having their TRS experience ruined by finding out what the opening sequence was, tomorrow someone else will complain about a different type of spoiler. The answer is to contain them in their own thread or ignore them but certainly not to limit discussion to appease them.

[lnknpk04]

Why? How is that any different than talking about one of the guy's opinions on a movie or mentioning a funny blooper? Wouldn't both of those things ruin the episode in the same way as talking about the opening for those who haven't seen the show yet?

I have to say that I agree. If I dont want to know the opening, I dont look at the specific episode thread. No big deal though, its not as if it affects me as I dont recognize the openings half the time. Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents.

[quence]

Personally I don't get why anyone would read this thread if they hadn't viewed the episode already, but . . . Moving on!

I think that I'm the only person who actually enjoyed the characters in Cloverfield. I guess they were pretty cliche, but I just bought it for some reason. When the first explosion hit, I actually found myself thinking, "Oh yeah, this is a monster movie, isn't it?"

I just started watching Lost and I don't know how I've avoided this show for so long. It's fantastic. So I'm glad that it'll be discussed on the show too. I've heard that later seasons don't hold up, but I'm not too worried.

And finally, THANK YOU to Dan for mentioning Back To The Future II, I was hoping and praying that somebody would.

Great show!

P.S.

I'd like to put a bid in for a review of No More Heroes on Wii.

[quispspaceguy]

Hey guys, great show as always. I agree with your take on PRIMER the movie. One comment though, I believe the name is pronounced with a short "i".

It's an old school term for a book that cover the basic elements of a subject. A word more appropriate for this movie. I don't believe they would name it after a paint undercoating.

Here's a link where you can hear the difference between the two words.

http://www.answers.com/topic/primer?cat=health

Later,
Dan2[Dan1]

[damnedeyez]

Hey guys, great show as always. I agree with your take on PRIMER the movie. One comment though, I believe the name is pronounced with a short "i".

It's an old school term for a book that cover the basic elements of a subject. A word more appropriate for this movie. I don't believe they would name it after a paint undercoating.

Here's a link where you can hear the difference between the two words.

http://www.answers.com/topic/primer?cat=health

Later,
Dan2[Dan1]

yet both definitions essentially mean a base or foundation...actually, I've only heard british folk pronounce it as primmer...which is odd considering some of the basic rules taught in english classes about a short vowel being followed by a double consonant, etc. (my textbook English may be rusty, though) It's particularly odd considering the base, even in the link you...linked, is Prime.

Reminds me of discussions I've watched about the proper pronounciation of root...and route, for that matter.


Regarding naming the opening, I think it's a bit odd for someone to be reading this thread before watching the episode...considering the thread is about the episode and what it contains. I can understand deleting new threads about the opening sequence, but removing the title from posts in the episode thread is just ridiculous...in my opinion.

[tastypancakes]

I love you guys! Just started watching and I totally enjoy listening to you guys chat.

But...the term "veggisaur" is actually in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' It is when Dr. Grant, Tim and Lex are stuck in the tree with the brachiosaurs nearby.

I'm a big dino nerd and I heard that term in the show and thought I would throw that out there. :)


"Veggiesaurus Lex, veggiesaurus!" "It's like a big cow!"

[trsjeff]

Hey guys, great show as always. I agree with your take on PRIMER the movie. One comment though, I believe the name is pronounced with a short "i".

It's an old school term for a book that cover the basic elements of a subject. A word more appropriate for this movie. I don't believe they would name it after a paint undercoating.

Here's a link where you can hear the difference between the two words.

http://www.answers.com/topic/primer?cat=health

Later,
Dan2[Dan1]

Hey bro, major grammar and word nerd here - and one of my pet peeves is when people mispronounce "primer" when they're talking about learning or catching up on a subject. But I don't believe that's the reference in this case. You are correct to say that the film certainly isn't based on an undercoat of paint, either. I think it named after an engine "primer", which is pronounced like primer paint. Hence, no mistake here. Very intentional.

-Jeff

[trsjeff]

I'd like to put a bid in for a review of No More Heroes on Wii.

It is coming. :)

-Jeff

[mormonrage]

At the Q&A at Sundance, it was explained that the intended title was with the short i sound (like "primmer"). But as people kept pronouncing it with the long i, the director realized that worked as well, since there are so many different meanings for the word. I think that's kind of poetic, considering the myriad interpretations of the movie itself.

[nevermind_me]

i thought the half-life 2 reference for cloverfield was genius! i never thought about that, but now that i think about it... it just clicked.

[digitalfirefly]

i thought the half-life 2 reference for cloverfield was genius! i never thought about that, but now that i think about it... it just clicked.

What was the reference to HL2?

[tnvwboy]

i thought the half-life 2 reference for cloverfield was genius! i never thought about that, but now that i think about it... it just clicked.

That's funny, it reminded me of:
http://www.revision3.com/forum/showpost.php?p=276573&postcount=97

Of course they said that on the 18th and that posting is on the 20th, so I guess they still win. ;P

[nextgenxbox]

A The Graduate spoof... now that's rad.

Veggiesaur!!! Rrrraaooooo!!

[miyazaki]

As far as that last question goes, I'm gonna agree with Dan that Children of Men is the most realistic protrayel of what's in store for is..MINUS that whole dystopian thing. Well...atleast the not having babies part, dystopian is still possible though.

For the future I wish for, it's easy. Futurama anyone!?!?! I wanna get drunk with some robots!

[wiggin]

Anyone else laugh during the Subway scene in Cloverfield when the girl goes "I wasn't even supposed to be here..."?

Total Clerks moment!

[darknessgp]

Anyone else laugh during the Subway scene in Cloverfield when the girl goes "I wasn't even supposed to be here..."?

Total Clerks moment!

I chuckled a little, though my first thought was "Yea, you'd be somewhere else in the city dieing."

[xaeroevo]

WTH, i had to use a proxy .. my isp sucks..

http://uploadingit.com/files/434502_pe0qm/WTHHHHH.png

[darknight]

The comic book opening is really great. Shame I had to skip the Movies section since Cloverfield won't be coming out here till the 1st of Feb